maddeyi

Maddeyi is the accusative form of the Turkish noun madde. Madde has several related meanings, including substance or material, and an article or clause in a legal or official text. The suffix -yi marks the definite direct object, and Turkish vowel harmony determines the exact form of the suffix; in this case, the standard form is maddeyi.

Usage of madde ranges across everyday language and official discourse. In everyday speech, madde often means a substance or material. In law, administration, and formal writing, madde refers to a clause or provision within a law, regulation, contract, or list. People may refer to a specific clause as bu madde or bu maddenin, depending on the sentence structure.

Common examples illustrate its use. Bu maddeyi okumalıyım. (I should read this article/this clause.) Kanunun bu maddeyi değiştirmesi gerekiyor. (The law needs to change this article/this clause.) Bu maddeyi onayladılar. (They approved this article/this clause.)

Related forms include maddeler (articles/clauses) for the plural, and maddesi for possessive constructions such as “its article.” The term is widely used in legal and administrative Turkish, as well as in scientific and curricular contexts to denote a specific item, provision, or substance.